February 23-24 Meet the Women of Rennieo Harris Puremovement at the Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville NC. The national theme for this year's celebration of African American History Month is "Black Women in American Culture and History" -- so how fitting that Rennie Harris Puremovement's tour includes three incredible women hip-hop dancers (it was all men for the company's stop here in 2005). Be on the lookout for these inspirational women, and the company's seven male dancers:
Dinita Askew was only 16 years old when she joined Eleone Dance Theatre's second company in 1999 for two years. She earned her degree in Dance at University of the Arts in Philadelphia studying Modern, Ballet, and Jazz, and later expanded her knowledge into hip-hop and funk styles. "Princess Di" continues to motivate, inspire, and educate as a choreographer and a dance teacher to all levels and age groups. Click here to check out a video of Dinita freestyling hip-hop and funk styles.
As a California native, Nina Flagg attended Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and received her B.A. in Sociology from University of California, Los Angeles. In addition to being a principal dancer for RHPM, she is often a guest choreographer and on faculty for universities all over the United States. Nina has worked with such artists as Prince, Bette Midler, Tina Turner, Chris Brown, and Will Smith. Nina's mission is to be a part of a supportive network that promotes and enhances artists, dancers, choreographers, and directors, with "the optimum result being a world of opportunity in which we are fully self-expressed and recognized for our creative endeavors." Check out Nina's website for video, photos, and more info.
Crystal Frazier is a native of New Jersey. She began training in dance and gymnastics at the age of six, and went on to earn a degree in Dance from University of the Arts in Philadelphia. "CryStylz" now teaches hip-hop, tap, jazz, lyrical, and afro-funk to all ages, children to adults, throughout the world. As the new tap/hip-hop instructor at Hope College in Michigan, Crystal has arranged a weekly "Skype with Crystal" communication with her students while she tours with RHPM this spring in a State Department-organized international cultural exchange to the Middle East. Click here to read more about this amazing opportunity.
Free Pre-Show Discussions for ticket holders take place in The Forum at Pack Place at 7:00pm each evening prior to the 8:00pm performances. Come early and enjoy an intimate discussion with Puremovement's Company Manager Rodney Hill.
The 10:00am School Show Performance of Rennie Harris Puremovement on Friday, February 24 is sold out. Student Rush tickets ($10 for students with valid I.D.) for evening performances are sold beginning at 12-noon on the day of the show, based on availability.
Rennie Harris Puremovement's Asheville performances are funded in part by South Arts; and are made possible by Performance Sponsors Michael & Catty Andry; and by Mainstage Dance Series Sponsors BMW of Asheville, Hedy Fischer & Randy Shull, Tina & John McGuire, and Michael Witaszek; with additional support from Media Sponsor WNC magazine.
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